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CHILDREN’S
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Fall CHANGES Fundraiser Happening Now!

Our Youth Fundraising Champions have created some beautiful pages sharing why BCT is important to them.

You can support them (and ALL of BCT’s kids!) by donating to their pages at the link below!

An Artistic Home for All

At our 2023 Gala, Viola Davis called BCT “the home (she) was looking for as a kid”.
We are committed to creating this feeling for every student who walks in our door.

Learn how we create magic at BCT!

Looking to Enroll?

Whether your child wants to work on the fundamentals, is ready to perform, or even wants to create art for the stage, BCT has the right class for you!

Visit our Classes page!

What's New at BCT?

No matter the time of year, there’s always something to see!

Visit our Events page!

Welcome to BCT, we’re glad you’re here!

Brooklyn Children’s Theatre empowers youth through musical theatre, reimagining arts education by centering the whole child and prioritizing belonging and equity.

Our vision is to cultivate a collective of empathetic and creative young people who seek equity in every space they inhabit and are dedicated to building a brighter future for all.

Viola Davis goes all in on BCT!

BCT’s FREE Saturday Program!

Spring 2023 A3 Class – “Change of Art”

Our Work by the Numbers

Scholarship

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This year, BCT produced 14 original musicals starring 544 students, 77% of whom attended on scholarship.

Student Demographics

We work toward a diversity of identity and experience in our rehearsal rooms.

*Percentages of those who chose to share their demographics.

Race & Ethnicity:

Asian 6% 6%
Black 41% 41%
Latinx 14% 14%
MENA 1% 1%
2 or more ethnicities 17% 17%
White 21% 21%

Household Income:

Below $15K 10% 10%
$15K-$45K 30% 30%
$45K-$60K 22% 22%
$60K-$100K 15% 15%
$100K-$250K 16% 16%
$250K+ 8% 8%

Teaching Artist Impact

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96% of 3rd-5th graders said that BCT staff expect them to try hard and do their best.

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100% of 6th-12th graders said BCT staff believe in them and their ability to succeed.

Invest in BCT’s Students Today!

Our important work cannot happen without the support of our community far and wide. Your contribution directly affects the impact we are able to make with each student who comes through our doors.

Donate Now!